Problem associated to result of transaction


Smith owns 85 percent of Smith Sisters Company, Inc. On March 8, 2013, she contributed land to the firm. Her adjusted basis in the land was $60,000 and its fair market value on March 8 was $140,000. Smith did not receive anything in return for the contribution. As a result of this transaction, Smith Sisters Company, Inc. will:

A. recognize a gain of $80,000 and will take a basis in the land of $80,000.

B. recognize a gain of $140,000 and will take a basis in the land of $140,000.

C. not recognize a gain and will take a basis in the land of $60,000.

D. not recognize a gain and will take a basis in the land of $140,000.

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